NEW LONDON, Conn. – Connecticut College first-year utility Laird Welch (Carmel, Calif.) was named MPSF East Division Newcomer of the Week as announced by the conference on Monday evening.

First-year utility Laird Welch helped Conn to a win in their only match of the week. In a conference matchup against Wheaton on Wednesday night, Welch tallied five points on three goals and two assists, while adding one drawn exclusion and one steal in an 18-11 win.

Welch earns the distinction for the second time this season, after earning the honor on September 1st.

Conn (5-15) returns to action on Saturday as the Camels travel to Rock Island, Ill. for three games at an MPSF conference weekend, as the Camels open against Johns Hopkins at 10:30 a.m.